Saturday, February 23, 2013

Ren Fest 2012

The Renaissance Festival comes every year and the X-man and I pretty much love it. We don't full out dress in character, we just sort of dress dramatic.

My tank is a thrifted sorted of metallic gold knit that snags like crazy and is a bit worn out, my necklace is a vintage shell necklace from the Antique Addict, my belt is a crazy old belt from Steinmart of all places, and my dress was part of a sort of Victorian costume I'd bought from Ebay for my friends themed wedding-- she wanted everyone to dress in costume. I hated the horrible top that came with and eventually sold it. I should of sent it back and had it re-done or something, but I had so much going on in my life at the time I couldn't deal with it properly. I mean, it was that bad. But, anyway, I adored the long brocade skirt part.

Oh, I and my super cheap tiara that I wore when I got married and got for like $10 dollars from some mall store lolzzzz I am the Queen you know! Oh, and The Tote, just mentioned in this post here for the first time but soon to be notorious because it is one of my major go-to summer bags. You know, because in the summer you need sunglasses, including the kids sunglasses, sunscreen, water bottles... You need a tote. I love the Om symbol on it and all the hieroglyphics and the fact that is kind of pink and purple tie dyed. It adds another element of patterns and colors.
Here is Girl London at the magic wand making booth and the wizard who helps with the activation spell every year.

Pure magic, I tell you :)
The Renaissance Festival does travel so if it's coming anywhere near you, you know you have to go. Pics from this year will come after we go-- hopefully sooooon!

Have you read Modern Colors blog? Hollie is also involved in a Renaissance fair. I think she's in east Texas. You should look at her blog just for the banner - it's the cutest banner I've seen - moderncolorsblog.blogspot.com I think.

Your brocade skirt is beautiful, Becky, and doesn't your daughter look just as gorgeous as her mummy? The Renaissance Festival sounds a lot of fun. Oh yes, a big tote bag that fits all your stuff in is essential! xxxx

The Renaissance Festival sounds brilliant. I'd love to make my own magic wand; I could wave it at people at my next market & get them to buy my stuff ;)I love the last pic, it does look pure magic.I think your outfit is ace,dramatic with a laid-back festival vibe, you look gorgeous!xXx